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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17E025000

Sprague Heavy-Duty Bus Pantograph — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Published May 15, 2017 · Recall initiated: May 10, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17E025000, published May 15, 2017 and initiated May 10, 2017. Recalling firm: Sprague Devices; Sprague Heavy-Duty Bus Pantograph — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer.

What's the hazard

Sprague Devices (Sprague) is recalling certain Heavy-Duty Bus Pantograph Wiper Arms. The mounting casting that attaches the wiper arms to the wiper motor may crack, possibly causing the arms to bend or detach.

What to do

Sprague will notify the purchasers, and the affected vehicle manufacturers will replace the wiper arms with an improved design, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Sprague at 1-219-872-7295. Sprague's number for the recall is 17V-156, SR17-09 .

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Recall details

Brand
SPRAGUE
Model
HEAVY-DUTY BUS PANTOGRAPH
Manufacturer
Sprague Devices
Lot
SPRAGUE HEAVY-DUTY BUS PANTOGRAPH
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Sprague Heavy-Duty Bus Pantograph — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17E025000 on May 15, 2017. Reported hazard: Sprague Devices (Sprague) is recalling certain Heavy-Duty Bus Pantograph Wiper Arms. The mounting casting that attaches the wiper arms to the wiper motor may crack, possibly causing the arms to bend or detach.

What should I do if I have this product?

Sprague will notify the purchasers, and the affected vehicle manufacturers will replace the wiper arms with an improved design, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Sprague at 1-219-872-7295. Sprague's number for the recall is 17V-156, SR17-09 .

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPRAGUE. Model: HEAVY-DUTY BUS PANTOGRAPH.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)